Health Information Technician I/Birth Clerk

We are looking for a talented and motivated individual who is ready to join an amazing team and make a difference at the largest and most clinically capable Critical Access Hospital in Kansas. Join NRH today to begin or continue your career at Newman Regional Health! Our facility has state of the art equipment, and excellent teamwork. We care for patients of all ages giving us the opportunity to utilize all the clinical skills of our profession. Our caring and compassionate staff provide state-of-the art healthcare 24 hours a day to patients of all ages by adhering to our five values of quality, service, people, growth and fiscal responsibility. Come see why we are different and apply today! One Part Time -20 hours a week position available Monday-Friday with occasional weekends

Position Summary:

Performs a variety of technical and clerical functions in the Health Information Record Processing department in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Performs Release of Information to authorized individuals/entities both internal and external in accordance with HIPAA and NRH policy. Responsible for assuring that records are routed to appropriate physicians for completion. Timely and accurate statistical reporting for the HIM Department and organization. Insuring that scanning and indexing of the medical records documents occurs in a timely and accurate manner. Essential Functions/Job Duties Abstracting Data Elements Admission and Discharge Processing and Reconciliation Release of information Deficiency Analysis Document preparation, Indexing, Imaging/Scanning, and Quality Control Master Patient Index maintenance including but not limited to duplicate record analysis Monitor unsigned reports and missing reports Collects the necessary documents, data, and information for the correct completion of birth certificates and/or Acknowledgment of Paternity Review mother's chart to identify relevant necessary information Review completed forms for accuracy ensuring all information is correct and gather signatures for legal forms Enter relevant information into appropriate computer software programs Collaborate with nursing staff as needed Face-to-face interaction with parents Skills & Abilities High School graduate or GED required One year of Hospital, Medical Clinic, or Health Care setting experience preferred Experience in Health Information Management department preferred At NRHMP, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans along with some unique benefits including: Student Loan Repayment Tuition Assistance Generous Paid Time Off including Extended Illness Benefit KPERS Retirement Identity Theft Protection Discounts Life Insurance options Long and short-term disability Flex Spending Account Accident and Cancer coverage

Apply Online:

https://www.newmanrh.org/careers

About Newman Regional Health:

Centrally located within the city of Emporia, Newman Regional Health is a 25-bed non-profit critical access hospital owned by the people of Lyon County. Newman Regional Health is a teaching hospital, and is home to the ESU Newman Division of Nursing. We are committed to improving the health of the communities we serve by providing high-quality care. We are continually recognized as one of the Top 10 hospitals in Kansas and one of the Top 50 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States.